Public schools in Laveen, AZ
14 open public schools with an address in Laveen, operated by 6 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
14
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
14,155
14 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
19.3:1
Arizona median 16.7:1
Charter schools
4
0 virtual
An overview of Laveen public schools
The federal directory lists 14 public schools in Laveen, AZ: 10 elementary, 3 high, 1 combined or other. The 14 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 14,155 students, an average of 1,011 per school. The largest campus is Cesar Chavez High School (2,598 students), and the largest elementary school is Desert Meadows Elementary School (1,020).
Laveen Elementary District (4276) operates the most schools here (8), and 2 regular districts have at least one Laveen campus, plus 4 charter, service, or other agencies. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 19.3:1, higher than the statewide school median of 16.7:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 4 charter schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 4 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 4 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 3 of 4 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
School districts and agencies serving Laveen
Laveen Elementary District (4276)
Public school district
8 schools in Laveen · 9 total
Phoenix Union High School District (4286)
Public school district
2 schools in Laveen · 21 total
Country Gardens Charter Schools (79074)
Independent charter agency
1 school in Laveen
Heritage Academy Laveen Inc. (92520)
Independent charter agency
1 school in Laveen
Legacy Traditional School - Laveen Village (91763)
Independent charter agency
1 school in Laveen
West Valley Arts and Technology Academy Inc. (90036)
Independent charter agency
1 school in Laveen
Elementary schools in Laveen
10| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desert Meadows Elementary School Laveen Elementary District (4276) | PK–08 | 1,020 | 18.1:1 | |
| Estrella Foothills Global Academy Laveen Elementary District (4276) | PK–08 | 984 | 19.6:1 | |
| Laveen Elementary School Laveen Elementary District (4276) | PK–08 | 894 | 15:1 | |
| Laveen Leadership Academy at Cheatham Farms Laveen Elementary District (4276) | PK–08 | 758 | 16.7:1 | |
| Legacy Traditional School ? Laveen Village Legacy Traditional School - Laveen Village (91763) · Charter | KG–08 | 988 | 58.1:1 | |
| Paseo Pointe Dual Language Academy Laveen Elementary District (4276) | PK–08 | 988 | 20:1 | |
| Riverbend Prep West Valley Arts and Technology Academy Inc. (90036) · Charter | KG–08 | 205 | 14.6:1 | |
| Rogers Ranch STEM Academy Laveen Elementary District (4276) | PK–08 | 997 | 20.6:1 | |
| Trailside Point Performing Arts Academy Laveen Elementary District (4276) | PK–08 | 863 | 17:1 | |
| Vista Del Sur Accelerated Academy Laveen Elementary District (4276) | PK–08 | 893 | 19.9:1 |
High schools in Laveen
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Betty Fairfax High School Phoenix Union High School District (4286) | 09–12 | 2,014 | 22.3:1 | |
| Cesar Chavez High School Phoenix Union High School District (4286) | 09–12 | 2,598 | 20.2:1 | |
| Heritage Academy Laveen Heritage Academy Laveen Inc. (92520) · Charter | 06–12 | 685 | 19:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Laveen
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Country Gardens Charter School Country Gardens Charter Schools (79074) · Charter | KG–12 | 268 | 15.1:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White8.7%
- Hispanic61.8%
- Black19.4%
- Asian2.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native2.9%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial4.1%
Enrollment-weighted across 14 Laveen schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (14,155 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Laveen
How many public schools are in Laveen, AZ?
The current NCES directory lists 14 open public schools with a location address in Laveen: 10 elementary, 3 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 14,155 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Laveen?
Schools with an address in Laveen belong to 6 education agencies, led by Laveen Elementary District (4276) (8 schools), Phoenix Union High School District (4286) (2 schools), Country Gardens Charter Schools (79074) (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Laveen?
Cesar Chavez High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Laveen, with 2,598 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Laveen?
Yes. 4 of the 14 public schools in Laveen are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Country Gardens Charter School, Heritage Academy Laveen, Legacy Traditional School ? Laveen Village. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Laveen schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Laveen public schools is 19.3:1, higher than the Arizona school median of 16.7:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Laveen guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Arizona cities